I used to be partial to the purple-leaf strain, but after growing it once in pots I found it turned into a persistent annual weed. After ...Read Moremore than a decade, I'm still weeding it out of the beds. It's very aggressive and outcompetes many perennials.
A pretty plant, but there are far too many other pretty plants that are less work. I'll never plant this again deliberately in any garden.
Coleus makes an excellent substitute, unless you want to eat it.
This species is highly toxic to many animals, including horses, cattle, goats, rats, mice, and hamsters. It is responsible for fatal livestock poisonings when it invades pasturage.
This plant's invasive behavior has alarmed many organizations concerned with preserving natural areas, including the US National Park Service and the US Forest Service. It has been reported as invasive of natural habitat in 8 states.
North East, MD (Zone 6a) | September 2009 | positive
For those of you who don't know what to do with Beefsteak/perilla leaves, they are a suitable replacement for basil in most recipes, incl...Read Moreuding pesto and pizza.
Young flower tips and leaves are very popular for pickling uses in Japan and Taiwan. This variety produces unique leaves, green on front ...Read Moreside and purple red on the back side. Many gardeners also grow this vegetable in containers as decorative plants. Easy to grow.
I used to be partial to the purple-leaf strain, but after growing it once in pots I found it turned into a persistent annual weed. After ...Read More
For those of you who don't know what to do with Beefsteak/perilla leaves, they are a suitable replacement for basil in most recipes, incl...Read More
Young flower tips and leaves are very popular for pickling uses in Japan and Taiwan. This variety produces unique leaves, green on front ...Read More